Security Overview (Analysis Services - Multidimensional Data)

The process of securing Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services occurs at two different levels: instance and user. The instance level is composed of all the physical elements used by an Analysis Services instance that must be secured to make sure that only authorized users have the permission to access them. These elements include data folders, applications, etc. The user level is composed of the permissions granted to the users that allow them to access the information stored in the Analysis Services database and, also, prevents users from accessing data beyond their privileges.